Drop base can be an issue with the stock kickdown rod, but it can be done if you use a 1/2" riser below the drop base (edelbrock part avail at most A.P. Stores). this negates 1/2" of what you're gaining with the drop base to begin with, though. going with a Lokar cable setup creates the room needed, but gets away from the stock look. At the very least, you could wrap the lokar cable in a black sheath (thinking shrink wrap) to make at least blend in (???).